Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 565 2. Horses are driven by a combination of their instincts and training, and managing horses is a very intense industry. Imagine you are the owner of a horse boarding facility. Using the information from this lesson and your previous knowledge, write a list of ten “Barn Rules” that you would post in your facility and require all horse owners to follow. Thinking Critically 1. There is a lot of controversy about feral horse populations in the United States. Conduct research on the Internet to find out why some organizations oppose the current management plan being used by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Compile a list of five arguments that opposition to the BLM has for the current Wild Horse Management Plan. 2. Horse slaughter is another controversial issue in the United States. Conduct research on horse slaughter in the United States and write 2–4 paragraphs explaining your personal opinion on whether horse slaughter should be legal in the United States. Use factual statements to back your opinion and cite your references. 3. Think about the wide difference in breeds of horses. Why do you think there is the need for so many different breeds? 4. What steps should be taken when introducing a new horse onto your ranch or farm?